Apprentice Bricklayer

Bricklayers lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures eg chimney stacks. They might also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects. Working across a range of sites in Bristol.

Selecting the appropriate tools for the task
maintaining a clean work environment
Removing waste
preparing materials
using volumes and measurements
Interpret drawings and specifications
Shape and trim bricks/blocks using the correct tools.
Use levels to check courses are straight and laid to gauge.
Repair and renew masonry structures
Set out and build brickwork including simple arches and surrounding brickwork
Set out and build brickwork including common decorative features such as oversailing arches and simple corbels.
cavity walling to include openings
brick inspection chambers
joint finishes
selecting the right materials and resources
set out, lay concrete and drainage

The Apprentice must either be driving or in the final stages of obtaining a driving licence as jobs will always be in varied locations